What is 12 ÷ 3?

Mathematical expressions are a combination of numbers, variables (like x, y, or z), and operators (like +, −, ×, and ÷) that represent a particular value or quantity. For example, 2+3 is a simple mathematical expression. The + is an operator that tells us to add the two numbers together.

Division is the process of splitting a number into equal parts. When we say 12 ÷ 3, we're asking "how many equal parts do we get if we split 12 into 3 equal parts?".